24,000 Kentuckians Set To Lose Unemployment Benefits Because Of Mitch McConnell's Obstruction

His own constituents, because he defends tax breaks for the rich.

Last month, the Democratic staff of the House Ways and Means Committee released a report looking at how many Americans would lose their benefits if they unemployment insurance was not extended. According to their research, as many as 24,000 Kentuckians will lose their benefits this week because of McConnell’s obstruction.

The state’s unemployment rate remains a very high 8.2 percent, and there simply aren’t enough jobs for everyone who is unemployed.